Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill
Basic Eligibility:
Enter active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985
Contributed $1200 to the program
Received an Honorable discharge
Received a High School diploma or GED prior to applying for this benefit
* See your VA Coordinator for a more complete list of exceptions
To Apply:
Obtain and submit the application for VA Educational Benefits,
form DD22-1990, along with a copy of your discharge papers DD-214 (certified copy), and, if applicable, a copy of any kicker, buy-up (LES statements), or College Fund contracts, to the Veterans Coordinator, Ms. Sharonica Daniels
at the Rosenwald Bldg. Room 3201.
| Basic Monthly Rates as of October 1, 2008*: |
| Training Time |
Chapter 30
(2yrs) |
Chapter 30
(3+yrs) |
| Full Time |
$1073.00 |
$1321.00 |
| Three-quarter |
$804.75 |
$990.75 |
| Half Time |
$536.50 |
$660.50 |
| One Quarter |
$268.25 |
$330.25 |
* All rates are subject to change per legislation
|
After Awarded:
Once a file is established and the student is enrolled, monthly verification of enrollment is required of the student by VA. Submit your monthly verification by toll-free touch-tone telephone at 1-877-823-2378 or connect to the Internet site at
www.gibill.va.gov and follow the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) program. If your enrollment has changed during the month, you must verify your enrollment through the WAVE program. Payment can be expected 5-15 days from the date VA was notified of verification.
